U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March for the first time since September 2022 on a sharp rebound in production and stronger demand, while input costs climbed.
April 1, 2024Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
US Manufacturing Activity Expands for First Time Since 2022
East Coast Ports Scramble to Absorb Cargo
East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting to clear debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
April 1, 2024Alternate Channel Opens at Baltimore Bridge Site
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
April 1, 2024UPS to Become the Primary Air Cargo Provider for USPS
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service after FedEx said it wasn’t able to reach an agreement on mutually beneficial terms to extend its contract.
April 1, 20242024 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule
Here's a week-by-week look at the 2024 state truck driving championships, with date and location, and a link to results when the state association makes them available.Â
March 31, 2024Trucking Trade Groups Oppose EPA Phase 3 Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Phase 3 emissions final rule has been met with widespread opposition by key players in the trucking industry.
March 29, 2024Baltimore Port Truckers Pursue Regulatory Waivers
Maryland truckers impacted by limitations at the Port of Baltimore are seeking emergency waivers from regulations to avert financial hardships.
March 29, 2024DroneUp Debuts Drop-Off, Pickup System to Kiosks
Virginia Beach, Va., drone services company DroneUp is expanding beyond the skies to build out its delivery ecosystem with a kiosk package pickup and drop-off system.
March 29, 2024Greenlane Announces First Commercial EV Charging Corridor
Greenlane is planning to develop its first commercial electric vehicle charging corridor along Interstate 15 in Southern California, the industry joint venture announced March 27.
March 29, 2024Update: Used Truck Sales in February Increase 23% Over Last Year
Used Class 8 truck sales in February increased 23.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported.Â
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